OnePlus X vs OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus One specs comparison: which one to settle for?
posted by Peter K.
/ Oct 29, 2015, 4:23 AM
The OnePlus family of devices just welcomed its third member so far - the fairly compact and predominantly mid-range OnePlus X. True, its specs are mostly run-of-the-mill ones, but the compact size and the curiously-sounding ceramic edition that OnePlus is offering are certainly intriguing.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
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Design aside, the specs sheet of the OnePlus X is nothing spectacular, but still not too shabby. We have a 5-inch AMOLED display up at the front, a time-tested Snapdragon 801 which is a safe bet for a mid-range phone nowadays, and 3GB of RAM, a 13MP rear shooter, microSD card slot, and a 2,525mAh powerbank at the rear. All of this can be yours for as low as $249.
But how does it stack up against the other two offerings that OnePlus has in store? It's rather hard to sum everything up with in a couple of sentences, so we came up with a three-way specs comparison between everything the "never-settling" smartphone maker has created so far.
Check it out below. Which handset offers the best value for money? Drop your opinion in the comments section.
OnePlus X vs OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus One
Display
Display size
Pixel density
Technology
AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio
71.28 %
73.27 %
71.81 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
CMOS image sensor, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Laser autofocus
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.3 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/3.06"
Flash
LED
Dual LED
Dual LED
Software Features
Face detection, Geo tagging, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, HDR
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Macro mode, Scenes, Frames, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Self-timer, Touch to focus, Geo tagging, RAW image capture, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Shutter speed control, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4
Features
Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
5 megapixels
5 megapixels
Video capture
1280x720 (HD)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Interchangeable covers
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 430
Adreno 330
RAM
Internal storage
16 GB
64 GB
64 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), OnePlus OxygenOS UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop), OnePlus OxygenOS UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4), CyanogenMod UI
Battery
Capacity
2525 mAh
3300 mAh
3100 mAh
Cellular
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 17, 4, 3, 1, 7
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40
Bands 40, 38
Data
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 249
$ 349
OnePlus X
5 Comments
2. Tuxedo
Posts: 356; Member since: Mar 19, 2013
So their latest smartphone is the lowest spec'ed device? Good luck with that...
posted on Oct 29, 2015, 8:25 AM 0
3. jontaylor07
Posts: 169; Member since: Oct 12, 2015
I have to say I can't - and I'm trying hard here - see how the Oneplus X is a midrange phone. The SD801 is still one of the fastest mobile CPUs that Oneplus could source, and all the other specs are at or better than flagships like the iPhone. So what makes this mid-range? If it weren't Android (personal preference) I'd be more than happy with the X.
posted on Oct 29, 2015, 9:22 AM 0
4. iLovesarcasm
Posts: 589; Member since: Oct 20, 2014
Good specs but buying chinaphones is too dangerous.
